San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Tyus Jones, C Steven Adams, 2024 First-Round Pick (GSW via MEM), 2026 First-Round Pick (MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: G/F Keldon Johnson
Of course, there are no guarantees surrounding Wembanyama. No prospect comes with guarantees.
Some prospects bust. No matter how much hype a player has, there’s a possibility that their game won’t translate on an NBA floor in some unexpected way.
That probably won’t happen with Wembanyama. It’s hard to picture him being a bust. On the other hand, there are no guarantees that he’ll be the best player in his class.
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Just look at Ja Morant of the Grizzlies. He was drafted second behind Zion Williamson. Williamson may have been the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James before Wembanyama came along.
At this point, Morant has been the most productive player in his class.
Could the Grizzlies pair him with Johnson?